Chevrolet C30 1977

Model C30 made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
77V119000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)123208/10/1977MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/10/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the nuts which attach the brake master cylinder to the hydro-boost unit may have been over-tightened. this could have caused stripped threads and cracked attaching flanges. should these nuts fail, the parts may separate and loss of service brakes would result.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect for cracks in the attaching flanges; units with cracks present will be replaced. if no cracks are found, the studs will be removed and the holes drilled out. the unit will be reassembled using bolts and nuts in place of the existing studs.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; master cylinder to hydro-boost unit attaching nuts.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could occur without priorwarning and could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
77V178000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)33046811/07/1977MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/14/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the drivers foot is removed from the pedal.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
01/01/1994
 Gas tank mounted out side the frame rail. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
 When brake primary pump is out, the brake pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes . please describe .*ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
11/10/1996110
 Power steering pump seized with pressure from brake pedal and belt squealled and pedal went to the floor. *ak